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Montenegrin Unbreaded Pork/Veal Roulade with Pršut and Cheese
Yes, with a tweak: mUST be unbreaded. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Montenegrin dishes.
What it is
A Montenegrin specialty, typically a flattened veal or pork fillet stuffed with Njeguški pršut (prosciutto) and local cheese. This keto modification presents it unbreaded or lightly seared, allowing the rich flavors of the meat, ham, and cheese to shine, avoiding high-carb breading.
Key ingredients
Veal or pork fillet, Njeguški pršut, Njeguški sir (cheese), olive oil, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
MUST be unbreaded. Confirm no flour or breadcrumbs are used for coating. Can be pan-fried or baked.
Watch out for
Standard breading is high-carb. Hidden sugars in sauces are possible but less common for this dish.
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.
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